Train in an academically rigorous, hands-on program that prepares you to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill patients. Our fellowship emphasizes procedural mastery, progressive autonomy and ethical clinical practice in diverse, real-world settings.
The Swedish Hospital Critical Care Medicine Fellowship is a two-year ACGME-approved training program that provides a comprehensive education in intensive care, with two fellows accepted per year. Located in one of the most diverse zip codes in the U.S., our hospital serves a multicultural, underserved patient population with complex clinical presentations.
Fellows gain progressive autonomy and robust procedural experience, preparing them to deliver high-acuity care in ICU settings. Through rotations at Swedish Hospital and partner tertiary centers, they develop broad expertise while working alongside faculty committed to mentorship, innovation and compassionate care.
Program structure & curriculum
- 1 month trauma at Cook County Hospital
- Elective rotations available in interventional radiology, anesthesia, and respiratory therapy
- 1 month burn rotation at Loyola Medical Center
- Intubation, mechanical ventilation
- Central/arterial line insertion
- POC ultrasound and echo
- Thoracentesis, paracentesis, lumbar puncture
- Temporary transvenous pacing, cardioversion
- Dialysis catheter placement and metabolic cart interpretation
- Pulmonary Artery Catheter Placement
- Bronchoscopy
Who qualifies
Applicants must have completed an ACGME-accredited residency in internal medicine or emergency medicine.
Required documents (via ERAS)
- Official medical school transcripts
- Dean’s Letter
- USMLE or NBOME score reports
- Three letters of recommendation
- Completed ERAS application
We do not accept in-person visitors to program offices.
Fellows benefit from training at multiple institutions that each offer unique patient populations and clinical environments.
Primary hospital
- Swedish Hospital – Urban, safety-net setting
Partner sites
- Cook County Hospital – Level I trauma center
- Loyola Medical Center – Academic tertiary care (burn rotation)
- Evanston Hospital – Simulation and SICU
- Glenbrook Hospital – Suburban CVICU rotation
Simulation & training
- Annual hands-on procedural training at Evanston Hospital
- Access to Evanston simulation lab and Midwestern library resources
- Drew Ludwig, DO – Program Director
- Maribe Bangayan, MD – Core Faculty
- Jalal Damani, DO – Core Faculty
- Eric Gluck, MD – Core Faculty
- Tara Brown, DO – Internal Medicine Residency, Mercy One North Iowa Medical Center
- Jaclyn Hill, DO – Emergency Medicine Residency, Merit Health Wesley
- Sunil Devkota, DO – Internal Medicine Residency, SOVAH Health
Life as a fellow
Our program supports both rigorous academic growth and personal well-being. Fellows train in a diverse, high-acuity environment with meaningful mentorship, protected learning time and supportive clinical resources.
Fellows are paid at PGY-4 to PGY-6 levels depending on experience. In 2025:
- PGY-4: $83,137.60
- PGY-5: $86,756.80
- PGY-6: $88,545.60 (PCC Chief: $90,542.40)
Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, along with life and disability coverage. Fellows also receive a $1,800 annual meal stipend and $2,500 for CME.
Training includes access to state-of-the-art equipment and lab resources at Swedish Hospital and partner sites. Fellows benefit from 24-hour access to an on-campus library, online library tools and procedural simulation facilities through Midwestern University and Evanston Hospital.
Fellows receive protected time for didactics and simulation-based learning, including an annual procedure course in collaboration with our Interventional Pulmonologist. Attendance at national conferences like CHEST and ATS is encouraged and supported through CME funds.
Fellows are granted 20 days of PTO annually, plus 5 days for CME. A free gym membership, meal allowance and on-site wellness amenities promote balance and well-being throughout the program.
Free parking is available at Swedish Hospital and affiliated training sites. Swedish Hospital’s location on the North Side of Chicago provides easy access to public transportation and a wide range of housing and dining options.
Email: meded [at] endeavorhealth.org (meded[at]endeavorhealth[dot]org)
Phone: (773) 989-3808
